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Star Wars Explained

Confused about something you saw in a recent Star Wars series on Disney+? Wondering who survived Order 66 or how many Royal Handmaidens of Naboo there are?

Our Star Wars Explained series helps demystify topics big and small from a galaxy far, far away. We do the research and help explain things in easy-to-understand ways.

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The Inquisitors arriving on Tatooine in the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Star Wars Inquisitors Are There?

Are you confused by the Inquisitors in Obi-Wan Kenobi? There are 14 Inquisitors hunting down Jedi that survived Order 66. Our list of Star Wars Inquisitors explains who they are and what happens to each of them.

Bail Organa recast for Andor Season 2. Actor Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa in Rogue One and Benjamin Bratt as Organa in Andor Season 2.

Why Did They Recast Bail Organa in Andor Season 2?

The Bail Organa recast in Andor Season 2 surprised fans, with Benjamin Bratt taking over for longtime actor Jimmy Smits. The change wasn’t due to controversy or death, but simply scheduling conflicts. Instead of CGI, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy opted for a fresh performance.

Dedre Meero's Age: As the icy ISB Supervisor and a key antagonist in Andor, Dedra Meero’s age has become a source of speculation—and potential controversy.

How Old Is Dedra Meero in Andor?

Many Star Wars fans are questioning Dedra Meero’s age after a surprising line in Season Two. As the icy ISB Supervisor and a key antagonist in Andor, her age has become a source of speculation — and potential controversy. Let’s dissect that quote to figure out how old she is in Andor.

Ahsoka Tano Day: A screenshot of Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars Final Season episode “Shattered”, which aired on Disney+ on May 1, 2020 (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is Ahsoka Tano Day?

Ahsoka Tano Day is the fan celebration of the beloved Star Wars character. Ahsoka Day is celebrated annually on January 29th to honor her legacy and recognize her impact on the Star Wars universe. Here is everything you need to know about how and when to celebrate Ahsoka Tano Day.

Is Kylo Ren a Sith? Discover the unexpected truth about his dark side powers, his legacy, and why he doesn’t follow the Sith way.

Is Kylo Ren a Sith?

He wears black, carries a red lightsaber, and uses the dark side. But is Kylo Ren really a Sith Lord? Defined by intense emotional conflict and torn between the light and dark, we explore whether he is a Sith, compare him with Vader and Palpatine, and try to definite how he aligns with the Force.

The Death Star and the Rebel Alliance briefing room before the Battle of Yavin, a critical moment in defining before and after the Battle of Yavin - BBY and ABY (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Does ABY and BBY Mean in Star Wars?

In Star Wars, the Battle of Yavin plays an important role in determining when different stories take place. Typically abbreviated BBY and ABY, they establish how from from the original 1977 Star Wars each story is. They are also used form character birth and death years and to track the most important events.

Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith, Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi, and Rey in The Rise of Skywalker, the final films of each of the three Star Wars trilogies. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Days Pass in the Star Wars Movies?

The Star Wars film saga spans 67 years, but we see far less of that time on screen. From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, here is how many days are in each movie. We also cover how much time passes between movies and trilogies.

Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn from The Phantom Menace, former Padawan Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Rebels, Rey from The Rise of Skywalker, and Revan from Knights of the Old Republic, all potential examples of Gray Jedi in Star Wars (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Are Gray Jedi Canon in Star Wars?

Although Gray Jedi are not canon, they are a popular discussion topic among fans. We look at the origins of the Greys, the possibility of a Grey Jedi code, and then outline most of characters or groups that frequently make the list of Gray Jedi.

Barriss Offee in Attack of the Clones, The Clone Wars, and Tales of the Empire. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is Barriss Offee in Tales of the Empire?

Are you wondering who Barriss Offee is in Tales of the Jedi? As a Jedi, she appears in Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars. More recently, she appeared in the Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire. Here is everything you need to know about Barriss Offee.

Covers from many different Star Wars Legends novels (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How To Read the Star Wars Legends Books in Order

Looking to start reading the Star Wars Legends novels? Not sure where to start? With popular characters like Mara Jade, Darth Bane, and more, many fans eventually want to dive into Legends. Here is the complete Star Wars Legends reading order to limit confusion and spoilers.